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Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
B.Ed. Specialization (120 credits)
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The B.Ed. Specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language is a 120-credit program offered to expert speakers of English who have at least a working knowledge of French. The program normally takes 4 years, but students may be given transfer credits from previous university studies. Up to 60 credits may be transferred from other degree programs, which are completed, or in progress. Graduates who satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of Education of Quebec will be recommended to the Ministry for immediate, permanent provincial teacher certification [more...]. No further probation is required. Quebec certification is normally valid in other Canadian provinces and territories, subject to satisfying some additional requirements. Teachers of ESL are considered to be in the second most-wanted category of teachers (after teachers of math and science) in the province and graduates often have several job offers on graduation. The program includes a practicum at the adult level, done in the first year of the program, and four day-time internships in three different terms.

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Program Overview
	Who Should Apply? This programme is designed for students wishing to teach in elementary and secondary schools. The programme is four years in length (120 credits). Full-time students normally take 30 credits each year, that is, a maximum of 15 credits in each of the Fall and Winter terms. Program Structure The programme requires 90 credits for the Specialization programme plus 30 elective credits. The 90 credits involve a stimulating and well-balanced group of selections from three areas: theory courses, method courses, and internships. The internships are undertaken in elementary, secondary and adult level classes. The programme has a strong emphasis on language learner development. We believe that it is important to know how learners grow and develop in order to better meet their needs. To facilitate this, the internships progress from adult to elementary and secondary placements. For further information please consult the University Calendar.
Admission
	Application deadlines Applications will be accepted in the Department of Education from December 1st to March 1st. Admission requirements Applicants residing in the Province of Quebec must have completed CEGEP. Those applying from out of province must have completed high school. Mature students are those who have not attended CEGEP and who do not fulfil the normal academic requirements. If you fall into this category, please contact the Centre for Mature Students at 848-2424 ext: 3890 to request information regarding Mature Student Entry. How to apply External Applicants (non-Concordia students and Independent Students) and students in Certificate programs at Concordia, must follow these steps: Fill out the General Undergraduate Application. The cost is $100. On-line version at: https://connect2.concordia.ca/ Paper copy version at: Birks Student Center, 1400, de Maisonneuve West, Room 185 Fill out the B. Ed. TESL Application Package Download Application Package Do the 45 minute English Composition Placement Test (On a drop-in basis: no fees, no pre-registration). For dates check the English Department Placement Testing Schedule at: http://artsandscience1.concordia.ca/english/PlacementTest.html Please note that there will be two extra dates for the test on: Friday, January 27, 2012 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 3:00 and 6:00 pmm in LB room 571-5 (1400 de Maisonneuve West, 5th floor) Internal Applicants (students currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree at Concordia) must follow these steps: Fill out the B. Ed. TESL Application Package Download Application Package print form, fill it by hand and mail it to the appropriate address on the form. Do the 45 minute English Composition Placement Test (On a drop-in basis: no fees, no pre-registration). For dates check the English Department Placement Testing Schedule at: http://artsandscience1.concordia.ca/english/PlacementTest.html Please note that there will be two extra dates for the test on: Friday, January 27th 2012 Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 Friday February 2, 2007 Wednesday February 21, 2007. 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm in rooms: LB 540 Fill out a Degree Transfer Form at the Birks Student Center, 1400, de Maisonneuve West, Room 185. The cost is $40.00. Graduating Students PLEASE NOTE: If you are in your last year at Concordia University and will be graduating at the end of this academic year, you are considered to be an external applicant and must re-apply to the University by completing the General University application form as well as the Specialization Programme application. A current transcript of Concordia grades and letters of reference are required. Tuition and fees Please see University Calendar for more information. Contact info For detailed information and current course offerings contact the Department of Education by phone at (514) 848-2424 ext. 2031 or by email: info@education.concordia.ca